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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
AI Researcher
Location: Oakland, CA, United States
Company: DNV careers
Employment Type: Full Time
Job ID: 7093
Overview
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About the Role
Group Research and Development (GRD) performs strategic and applied research for DNV, focusing on knowledge development through collaborations with academia and industry, providing thought leadership through external publications and forecasts, and creating scientific legitimacy for DNV services. A major focus for GRD is shaping the future of AI assurance. The AI Assurance research program focuses on both developing AI for assurance and assurance of AI, building expertise across AI, digital transformation, risk, and assurance science. The program is organized into several teams across multiple locations.
Would you like to work on advancing assurance methods for embodied AI? We are seeking an AI researcher to join our newly established AI Research Center in Oakland/Berkeley. In this role, you will contribute directly to activities aimed at improving the safety and reliability of embodied AI systems – intelligent systems that interact with the physical world, such as robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles.
This position is based at DNV’s Oakland, CA office and will initially be located on the UC Berkeley campus. Additional role-specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to ongoing research projects and help define new research directions
- Engage with universities to maintain and strengthen ongoing and future research collaborations
- Develop internal prototypes to test and evaluate methods relevant to embodied AI assurance
- Publish scientific results and attend conferences to build new knowledge and share DNV’s work
Requirements
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Required:
- Bachelor’s in AI, physics, mathematics/statistics, or computer science (or relevant, similar education)
- Proven experience in machine learning model development and digital tool implementation
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
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Preferred:
- Master’s or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and assurance principles
- Research experience in robotics, control systems, deep learning, or other fields related to embodied AI safety
We Offer
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the states of California, Washington, New York, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Maryland only, the starting pay range for this role is $75,000 - $155,000.
Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
About the Company
Since 1864, we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.
At DNV, you can expect to deliver career and industry-defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.
Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.
Application Process
You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e., university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters*). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.
Disclaimer
Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.